Resultados para "Witches" en Epopeyas

Prince Anryn of Ammar has spent his life striving to please his father, the legendary Lightning King. He studies, fences, burns witches at the stake. But when assassins strike, he is left wounded and alone in the mountains, wondering if his father ordered his death. There he meets Maertyn Blackfire, a cursed witch who has lived too long. In Anryn he sees what no one else dares: a curse like his own, trapping a woman’s soul in a man’s body. Bound by survival, Maertyn vows to protect the prince on a quest to uncover the would-be killer.

Time is running out for Scarlett and Runeclaw to save the captives of the Luminous Veil. Despite their efforts to disrupt the Veil's plans, they're still marching toward their ultimate goal. Whatever that is. It involves the mind control collars, but creating an army of menial servants seems less than ambitious. And if there's one thing that Camus and the Veil have in plenty, it's dark ambition. Amber is using her infomancy to try to track down leads, Snow is working on figuring out the collars' magic, and Maddox is upgrading and repairing Dusk Runner.

The Wind Runner is visiting Riverfarm, and Emperor Laken Godart couldn't be happier. Summer has arrived on Izril, and with it, trouble is brewing. The prosperity of the Unseen Empire has brought both enemies and unlikely allies to the north. A coven has descended upon Riverfarm, seeking a grand bargain with the [Emperor].

Después de ser asesinado, con su conciencia confinada en una elaborada trampa de agua e incapaz de notar el paso del tiempo, Kai se despierta y se encuentra con un mago menor que intenta aprovecharse de su magia. El pobre no sabe con quién está jugando. Pero ¿por qué encerraron a Kai? ¿Qué ha cambiado en el mundo desde su asesinato? ¿Y qué hay detrás de esa misteriosa Coalición que parece estar ganando influencia en su mundo?

The Witch Queen's reign nears its end—but only if Karn can survive the final battle. Branded a traitor and hunted by the kingdom he once served, Karn must return home, where the past he abandoned and the future he fears collide. His adopted father, Banar, remains a prisoner of the Witch...

Katarina Ashowan was not made for courtly life. Sure, her father is the famous house witch of Daxaria so she was raised among majestic castles, proper manners, and royal expectations. But Kat is also a mutated witch whose power aligns predominantly with fire. She’s more comfortable riding horses or learning to fight than she is making polite conversation and wearing fancy dresses. Which is why her upcoming assignment—serving her best friend, Alina, the soon-to-be crowned Troivackian queen—is anything but ideal.

As Nephele, Alexus, and their faithful companions grapple with the devastating loss on Mount Ulra, the threat of Thamaos's reign rises in the East. To prepare, the crew must strengthen the Northland and Summerland armies, even if it means depending on the one being they never thought would live again: Neri, God of the White Wolf.

Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade. But when Rua discovers the Northern King’s uncle is alive and has cast a spell on a blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself with an ally in the new King. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome King is only one of them. With the eyes of her newfound family on her, can Rua prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade, or will its magic be too powerful? Danger, intrigue, and passion ensue as Rua battles to break the witches’ curse.

Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin—no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and not long after entering Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz's most promising young citizens. But Elphaba's Oz is no utopia. The Wizard's secret police are everywhere.

Imaginative stories of dark powers, courageous heroes, and breathtaking adventure from "one of the pioneer women in science fiction" (Anne McCaffrey). In a career spanning from the Golden Age of science fiction and fantasy to the modern age, Andre Norton's brilliant mind and inimitable talents...

Tre ombre cavalcano nella notte. Sono tre sicari, lanciati all'inseguimento della loro prossima vittima. Tuttavia non sanno di essere a loro volta seguiti da una creatura più forte e più resistente di qualsiasi essere umano: Geralt di Rivia, l'assassino di mostri. In circostanze normali, lo strigo non si sporcherebbe le mani per eliminare dei comuni criminali, ma stavolta è diverso. Perché quei tre sono stati assoldati per uccidere la principessa Ciri e, se ci riusciranno, il mondo intero sarà perduto: Ciri è la Fiamma di Cintra, la maga di cui parlano le profezie.

A Irmandade dos Magos foi esfacelada por um golpe e Geralt ficou seriamente ferido. E agora, que tempos sombrios pairam sobre o mundo, ele não poderá defender os homens contra os monstros perigosos que os aterrorizam. Guerras devastam todos os territórios e o futuro da magia está ameaçado. Mas as feiticeiras que sobreviveram estão determinadas a protegê-lo. É um momento conturbado, e ainda é preciso encontrar a garota Ciri, herdeira do trono de Cintra, que desapareceu. Até que surge o rumor de que ela está na corte de Nilfgaard e vai se casar com o imperador.

Geralt è uno strigo, un individuo più forte e resistente di qualsiasi essere umano, e si guadagna da vivere uccidendo quelle creature che sgomentano anche i più audaci: demoni, orchi, elfi malvagi... Strappato alla sua famiglia quand'era soltanto un bambino, Geralt è stato sottoposto a un durissimo addestramento, durante il quale gli sono state somministrate erbe e pozioni che lo hanno mutato profondamente. Non esiste guerriero capace di batterlo e le stesse persone che lo assoldano hanno paura di lui.

When a witch is born, a doppelganger is created. For the witch to master her powers, the twin must be killed. Until now.... Created by the merging of witch and doppelganger, Mirei is a unique being. Her extraordinary magic makes her the most poweful witch alive - and a notorious social outcast. While Satomi, the leader of the witches' ruling Primes, hails Mirei as a miracle, rival Primes proclaim that Mirei is an evil abomination...and that those who champion her must be destroyed.

Enquanto Yeneffer permanece prisioneira e Geralt passa o inverno sob o charme de Fringilla, Ciri é projetada em um mundo paralelo ao penetrar na Torre da Andorinha. Agora, sob o domínio do elfo Avallac'h, ela só poderá ser livre se aceitar dar um filho ao rei dos Amieiros. A jovem conseguirá fugir para salvar seus amigos? 'A senhora do lago' é o último livro da saga do bruxo Geralt de Rívia, publicada pela Editora WMF Martins Fontes. Fenômeno literário que inspirou a criação do game The Witcher.

Something is definitely rotten in the state of the elves. Someone’s got a serious aim problem—or maybe not—because Green Witch Rhianne Alkenn just dodged an elven arrow by sheer luck. She fared better than poor Eldrin, who was stabbed with an elven dagger. Coincidence? Not likely, because Rhianne finds out they are targeting her father too.

The beautiful Irish witch Alainn O'Brien and her husband Killian, a handsome warrior chieftain, have been in love most of their lives. While danger has followed the gifted witch and her sovereign guardian ruthlessly and relentlessly, their love and commitment have always saved them. But now, finally returned to their castle, they and the other witches and guardians must face what may be their greatest challenge yet—the long-predicted battle between light and dark magic. Who'll live to see the battle and who'll live through it? 

Set on a planet in a parallel universe where magic is a reality, these high fantasy novels from the Witch World series transport you to the western continent of High Hallack, illustrating why prolific author Andre Norton was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

Il regno di Cintra è caduto. Dopo quattro giorni d'assedio, le truppe di Nilfgaard irrompono nel castello e massacrano l'intera famiglia reale. La principessa Ciri è l'unica che riesce a fuggire ma, all'improvviso, un cavaliere nemico le si para davanti e avanza minaccioso, brandendo un pugnale insanguinato... Ciri non ricorda cosa sia successo. Sa solo che ora è sana e salva, protetta dalla spada di Geralt di Rivia e dalle possenti mura di Kaer Morhen, la fortezza in cui si addestrano i giovani strighi, gli assassini di mostri.

Set on a planet in a parallel universe where magic is a reality, these three high fantasy novels from the Witch World series transport you to the eastern continent of Estcarp, illustrating why prolific author Andre Norton was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Contains Trey of Swords, Ware Hawk, and The Gate of the Cat.